Abstract

This chapter focuses on the clinical application of serologic abnormalities in aiding the diagnosis, in assessing disease activity, and prognosis including involvement of specific organs. Autoantibodies, various serum proteins, novel serologic and other important laboratory tests that are available in most clinical laboratories, and promising tests are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationDubois' Lupus Erythematosus and Related Syndromes
PublisherElsevier
Pages673-692
Number of pages20
ISBN (Electronic)9780323932325
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2024

Keywords

  • anti-CCP antibodies
  • anti-Smith antibodies
  • anti-dsDNA
  • antinuclear antibodies
  • anti–U1-RNP
  • cryoglobulins
  • rheumatoid factor
  • serum complement
  • serum immunoglobulins
  • serum proteins

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